Family-Run Coach & Touring · Since 1974
Canberra · Day Tours & Golf Breaks

Canberra Golf Tours
Day Rounds & Golf Breaks in the Capital

Play Royal Canberra, Federal, Yowani, Gold Creek and Murrumbidgee with the tee times, carts and transfers all arranged. Single-day rounds, weekend breaks and corporate days — tailor-made and bookable, since 1974.

5 Premier CoursesDay & Multi-Day Tours30 min Airport to Tee1974 Family-Run
Why Canberra

Golf in Australia’s Capital

Canberra is one of Australia’s best-kept golfing secrets. Planned from scratch as a national capital, the city is unusually green, spacious and unhurried — and that character defines its golf. Wide, immaculately conditioned fairways, native bushland between holes, and Brindabella Range views Sydney and Melbourne courses cannot match.

With far fewer crowds than the eastern capitals, year-round course maintenance funded by large memberships, and direct flights from Sydney in under an hour, Canberra suits a relaxed escape with mates, a corporate event, a couples retreat or a serious multi-round trip.

Our Canberra golf tours pair great golf with the region’s cool-climate wines — over 140 wineries within 35 minutes of the CBD — boutique dining and the city’s cultural attractions. Every package is built around your group. Nothing off the shelf.

Browse Packages
  • Bookable day rounds at a single championship course with CBD pick-up, cart and lunch.
  • Weekend & multi-day breaks across two to four courses with accommodation and transfers.
  • Corporate & group days fully coordinated, 16 to 120 players.
  • Part of our wider ACT golf getaway range for longer territory trips.
From Enquiry to First Tee

How It Works

Step 1

Tell Us Your Game

Share your dates, group size, preferred courses, handicap range and budget. Zero obligation.

Step 2

We Design Your Trip

Our Canberra golf specialists craft a personalised itinerary with secured tee times, accommodation and transfers.

Step 3

Review & Confirm

Refine any details, lock in your package, and receive a complete pre-trip pack including course guides.

Step 4

Arrive & Tee Off

We handle every detail so you can focus on your game, your companions and the Canberra landscape.

Six Reasons

Why Play Golf in Canberra

⛳  

Championship Quality

Royal Canberra and Federal consistently rank among Australia's top 50 courses. Immaculate presentation and strategic design across all five featured clubs.

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Uncrowded Fairways

Canberra's courses run at a fraction of Sydney or Melbourne's visitor volume. Relaxed pace of play, no queuing on tees, unhurried clubhouse time.

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World-Class Wine Region

Over 140 cellar doors within 35 minutes of Canberra. Cool-climate Riesling, Shiraz and Pinot Noir are exceptional, and wine days pair easily with golf days.

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Effortless Access

Canberra Airport is 15 minutes from the CBD, with direct flights from Sydney (50 min), Melbourne (70 min) and Brisbane (90 min). Airport to first tee in under 30 minutes.

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Spectacular Scenery

The Brindabella Ranges frame nearly every course, and the autumn foliage across the fairways (April-May) rivals anything in Victoria or Tasmania.

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Cultural Highlights

Non-golfers are well catered for - the National Gallery, War Memorial, National Museum and Questacon are all world-class. Canberra rewards the whole group.

Featured Courses

The Clubs We Play

Our packages draw from these clubs across the ACT. Choose your favourites or let us recommend the ideal combination for your group and skill level.

Royal charter since 1933

Royal Canberra Golf Club

One of Australia's most prestigious clubs, holding Royal charter since 1933. The championship layout by John Harris occupies spectacular grounds near Lake Burley Griffin - immaculate presentation, limited visitor access, and an atmosphere that rewards serious golfers.

Parliamentary Triangle parkland

Federal Golf Club

Beautifully maintained parkland in Canberra's diplomatic quarter. Strategic bunkering, elevated greens and uninterrupted views of the Parliamentary Triangle make Federal a uniquely Canberran experience, in excellent condition year-round.

Tournament host venue

Yowani Country Club

Classic championship layout among towering eucalyptus on Canberra's north side. Host to professional events for decades, Yowani is a true test of golf - precise iron play required - within stunning ACT bushland.

Mountain-backdrop layout

Gold Creek Country Club

Designed by Bruce Devlin, Gold Creek delivers drama at every turn - sweeping mountain vistas, strategic water hazards, generous fairways and outstanding visitor facilities including a full restaurant and practice range.

Riverside parkland

Murrumbidgee Country Club

A mature, character-rich parkland alongside the Murrumbidgee River corridor. Tight, tree-lined fairways demand accuracy over power, rewarding patient, strategic play, with a series of challenging par-3 holes throughout.

Packages

Canberra Golf Tour Packages

From single-day experiences to premium multi-day escapes. Every package is fully customisable to your group’s preferences, handicap and budget.

Most Popular

Championship Golf Break

3 days / 2 nights2 rounds, choice of 5 courses4-star CBD hotelGreen fees, carts, transfers, welcome dinner

Our bestselling Canberra package. Play two of the ACT's top championship courses across three days, with quality CBD accommodation, vehicle transfers and a welcome dinner at one of Canberra's celebrated restaurants.

  • $695 — per person, twin share
Enquire — Championship
Premium

Capital Region Golf & Wine Escape

5 days / 4 nights4 rounds incl. Royal Canberra4.5-star boutique hotelGreen fees, carts, wine tour, all meals, transfers

The definitive Canberra golf experience. Four rounds across the region's finest courses, paired with guided cellar-door tastings across the Canberra wine district, gourmet dining and boutique accommodation.

  • $1,495 — per person, twin share
Enquire — Capital
Popular

Weekend Golf Getaway

2 days / 1 night2 rounds, choice of courses4-star hotelGreen fees, cart hire, transfers

Perfect for a long-weekend escape from Sydney or Melbourne. One night's accommodation, two quality rounds and time to explore Canberra's dining scene. Departs Friday, returns Sunday.

  • $395 — per person, twin share
Enquire — Weekend
Day Trip

Single Day Golf Experience

Full day, 7-8 hours1 round, choice of courseCanberra CBD pick-upGreen fees, cart, 2-course lunch, transfers

A premium full-day round at one of Canberra's championship courses, with CBD hotel pick-up, green fees, cart hire and a two-course clubhouse lunch. Ideal for visiting golfers short on time.

  • $195 — per person
Enquire — Single
Corporate

Corporate Golf Day Package

Full day, 8-10 hoursAmbrose, Stableford, Stroke or custom16-120 playersCourse hire, catering, prizes, full coordination

Host a memorable corporate golf day at a premier ACT club. We coordinate everything - course booking, signage, sponsored holes, catering, prizes, photography and MC services. You focus on your guests.

  • $175 — per person, min 16
Enquire — Corporate
Bespoke

Custom Golf Tour

Your choice, 1-7+ daysChoose from 10+ ACT coursesBudget to luxury, all tiersFully tailored to your brief

No brief too complex. Tell us how your group likes to travel and we'll build a Canberra golf experience precisely for you - course selection from 10+ venues, accommodation tier, dining and duration entirely your call.

  • POA — no-obligation quote
Enquire — Custom
Year-Round Golf

Best Time to Play

Ideal

🌸 Spring (Sep-Nov)

10-22C, mild and mostly dry

Condition: Excellent - fairways recover after winter and bentgrass greens are at peak speed.

Best for: Ideal conditions across all skill levels. Combine with the Floriade festival in September; book 8 weeks ahead.

Ideal

🍂 Autumn (Mar-May)

8-22C, mild with golden-red foliage

Condition: Outstanding - widely considered Canberra's premier golf season, with fast greens and lush fairways.

Best for: Perfect playing conditions. Pair with wine district tours during the grape harvest.

Good

☀️ Summer (Dec-Feb)

15-32C, warm to hot, long days

Condition: Good, with some fairway stress in heat spells; greens remain excellent.

Best for: Early-morning tee times (7am) beat the heat; long evenings allow late-afternoon rounds.

Quiet

❄️ Winter (Jun-Aug)

2-13C, cold with morning frosts

Condition: Variable - frost delays common, but courses play well once cleared, and they're quiet.

Best for: Best green-fee rates of the year and uncrowded courses - and the ideal time to add a Snowy Mountains snow trip to your itinerary.

What You Get

Included & What to Bring

Included

  • Green fees at all selected championship courses
  • Motorised cart hire for every round
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transfers (hotel / airport)
  • Quality accommodation as specified (multi-day packages)
  • Dining experiences per package tier
  • A dedicated Cooee Tours coordinator from enquiry to return
  • Pre-trip information pack with course guides

What to Bring

  • Your own clubs (or hire at all courses, $50–$80 per round)
  • Soft-spike golf shoes
  • Collared shirt and tailored shorts or trousers (no denim)
  • Warm layers in winter; sun protection in summer
  • Handicap certificate for premium member clubs

Planning a Longer Golf Getaway?

This page covers Canberra day tours and short breaks. For a multi-day golf getaway across the whole capital territory — member-club access, the full course circuit and Sydney combos — see our ACT Golf Tours hub.

Common Questions

Canberra Golf FAQs

Our tours feature Canberra's premier championship courses including Royal Canberra Golf Club, Federal Golf Club, Yowani Country Club, Gold Creek Country Club and Murrumbidgee Country Club. We also have access to regional courses in Queanbeyan, Yass and the Southern Highlands. Specific courses vary by package, and every itinerary can be customised to your preferred clubs.

Canberra offers excellent golfing from September through May. Spring (Sep-Nov) and autumn (Mar-May) are the standout seasons with mild temperatures of 15-25C, minimal rainfall and outstanding course conditions. Summer allows for early-morning rounds while winter offers quieter courses and the best green fee rates, though morning frosts can delay tee times.

Absolutely. Every Cooee Tours golf package is tailored to your group's preferences. We adjust course selection, accommodation tier, dining experiences, group size, non-golf activities for partners and overall trip duration. Contact us with your brief and we'll design a bespoke itinerary at no obligation.

Yes. All multi-day packages include quality accommodation, airport or hotel transfers, course transfers and green fees. Single-day experiences include transfers from central Canberra CBD hotels. Full inclusions are detailed on each package.

Yes. We regularly design itineraries that combine golf for keen players with alternative activities for non-golfers: wine region visits, cultural tours of national institutions such as the National Gallery and War Memorial, spa experiences and nature excursions to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

We recommend booking 4-6 weeks ahead for standard packages, and 8-12 weeks for peak season (October-November, March-April) or large groups. Premium courses like Royal Canberra have limited visitor access, so earlier booking secures the best tee times.

Yes. All featured courses offer quality club hire for $50-$80 per round. We arrange hire in advance as part of your package booking.

Canberra's premier clubs maintain standard golf dress codes: collared shirt, tailored shorts or trousers (no denim), and golf shoes with soft spikes. Some clubs require long socks with shorts. We provide full dress code details for each course in your pre-trip information pack.

Ready to Plan Your Canberra Golf Trip?

Share your dates, group size and preferred courses, and our Canberra golf specialists will design a personalised itinerary — no obligation, no booking fees.